Red-nosed reindeer. Bells that jingle. Cocktails that tell embarrassing stories. Hey, we love holiday tradition as much as the next gal. How about a list of trendy events to get your season started off right?

Ballet Barre (the new young professional group supporting the Houston Ballet) invites you to S’more Fun for the Holidays tonight, December 3rd, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on the Four Seasons’ fourth floor poolside bar. Get toasty with heaters, chimineas, a fireplace, complimentary s’mores and happy hour pricing.

The stylish elves at PH Design Shop invite you for a winter workshop next Wednesday, December 9th, from 6 – 8 p.m.. Drink toddies, sample haute bites, marvel at wrapping demos and get 15% off seasonal products. The fun continues every Wednesday in December with Hot Cocoa Happy Hours. Details.

Raise your glass to all things sparkly. Elaine Turner invites you to their Come All Yee Girlfriends party next Thursday, December 10th, from 6 -8 p.m. The festive night features raffle prizes, a trunk show of Hazel Smyth jewelry, bites and bubbles.

Doucette Duvall, a successful New York clothing line beloved by celebs for little green dresses (re-purposed fabrics in stunning silhouettes), invites you for champagne and shopping at the gorgeous Casa de Novia next Thursday, December 10th, from 6 – 9 p.m. Meet the founder, a Houston native, and browse a slew of party dresses.